The Rolling Stones first single in seven years attracts rave reviews

The Rolling Stones first single in seven years – Doom And Gloom – attracts rave reviews

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17:25 GMT, 11 October 2012

It was an exciting day for fans of rock group The Rolling Stones as their highly anticipated new single was released.

The track 'Doom and Gloom' is the first single in seven years from the ageing rockers and it seems like it did not disappoint.

Fans and music critics alike are raving about the first tune from the upcoming album 'GRRR! and are pleased to note that The Stones are sounding exactly as they should.

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NME writes: 'Keef’s riffs are fresh as ever, Jagger yelps, claps and croons about getting hammered like he’s still living it up down the LSE bar and there’s a Zep-tastic breakdown that thankfully stops the whole thing sounding too much like Primal Scream’s ‘Rocks’ – a concept that would launch music into an inescapable loop of influence as confusing as a bad time travel plot.'

'No, the first new Stones song in seven years is a revitalising reminder of what made them great in the first place, a tune that will sit seamlessly amongst their classics.

The band, which consists of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts, debuted their song, which was produced by Don Was, on BBC Radio 2 this morning during Chris Evans' morning show.

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The presenter was obviously excited to debut the track as he tweeted: '16 mins and counting to the world exclusive of the brand new Rolling Stones track ! BBCRadio2. 88 – 91 fm.'

Lead singer 65-year old Mick Jagger and the band are due to appear together at the premiere for their upcoming documentary Crossfire Hurricane in London on October 18.

This will be welcome news for 65-year old Ronnie who has been dealing with issues regarding his ex-wife Jo Wood.

It seems that despite Ronnie claiming the two were 'good pals' things have soured between the pair as Jo is about to auction over 400,000 of the musicians belongings.

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Ronnie has set his lawyers on the auction, which is due to happen on October 27, and is determined to stop his ex-wife.

The pair separated in 2008 due to the affair Ronnie had with a 20-year old cocktail waitress before he began dating model Ekaterina Ivanova, 23.

The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said: ‘I did tell Ronnie everything I was
doing. I told him about the auction before the summer and I talked to
him in May or June time and said to him, “Would you like to put anything
in the auction Ronnie because it would help create a bit more of a
stir” He said, “No, but good luck Jo.” '

Doom and gloom:

'Those were his words. But now
he’s seen what’s in the auction . . . he sent me a text saying he’s
got his lawyers involved and has sent a letter to my office. '

‘I
sent one back saying, “I don’t understand why you would get the lawyer
in. You can buy anything you want back Ronnie.” He hasn’t replied.'